Stats & Training
Vivillon's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 HP and Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The patterns on this Pokémon depend on the climate and topography of the land it was born in. This form is from lands with little rain.
This Pokémon was born in a land with little rain. It scatters colorful, toxic scales from its wings during battle.
Vivillon Weakness
Type-wise, Vivillon takes extra damage from Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Vivillon leans toward special offense (base 90 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against VivillonView Jolteon → | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Rock deals 4x damage to VivillonView Glimmora → | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Vivillon View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off29-34% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Vivillon is the final form in a three-stage chain from Scatterbug through Spewpa. Breeding this form produces Scatterbug eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Scatterbug gave Vivillon the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+63), bringing the total to 411 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Vivillon Best Moveset
One boost from Quiver Dance and Vivillon gets dangerous fast. The Modest nature targets max Sp. Atk and Speed, and Compoundeyes backs the whole approach. Hurricane and utility options handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Vivillon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Quiver Dance
- Sleep Powder
- Hurricane
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Hurricane
- Protect
- Rage Powder
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Rage Powder
- Pollen Puff
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Hurricane
- Tailwind
- Quiver Dance
Moves
Vivillon develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Bug Buzz and Hurricane show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Vivillon in Legends: Z-A
Vivillon isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Scatterbug from X, Ultra Sun, or Scarlet. The evolution path from Scatterbug to Vivillon is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Vivillon in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain ScatterbugCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Evolve into Spewpa
Step 3Vivillon ✓
Vivillon Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Vivillon's biggest threats include Aerodactyl (Rock), Arcanine (Fire), and Rotom (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In Legends: Z-A, Spewpa evolves into Vivillon at level 12. Vivillon is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Scatterbug. It sits at 411 BST in its evolved form.
In Legends: Z-A, Vivillon can work for a story run. 411 BST is average, but Bug/Flying typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Legends: Z-A, Vivillon has a 411 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Legends: Z-A's meta. It works best as a balanced. Quiver Dance with Leftovers is the standard set.
Shield Dust is the go-to ability for Vivillon. It protects against incoming moves' extra effects. Its hidden ability Friend Guard can work in specific setups. Compound Eyes is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Vivillon has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves